I use the hob for running stuff like gfo and carbon. It also will pick up small particles and give you some flow. I'm familiar with the aqueons, I have a few but havent really used them alot for saltwater. You can though so don't think you MUST buy a new filter. lol Though, if you can, I would look into the aquaclear 20's. They are 24$ right now on amazon which is alot cheaper than the lfs's charge. They come with a pretty large back chamber for running things which is a plus. Just a thought. if you can;t do it then the aqueon should be fine. Just remember the carbon in those little cartridges only works for a few days and the white cotton part will clog up with gunk so it will have to be changed when it does. So, all in all you will spend the cash on the filter cartridges or the new filter. lol

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I have a mix of many different saltwater fish amongst my tanks, but I love my Tangs most of all.

Hmm.. I think I will add the HOB filter last. I want to get my tank set up with the LR and LS and then get some CUC going and see how the tank fairs. I did just spend about $150 on the new light and I wasn't expecting that. lol